I think I've soft bricked my phone... - HTC Desire X

So I was flashing a unofficial CM9 on my phone and everything went without problems. But after the reboot I get a black screen after the HTC logo.
I can still go to fastboot menu and CWM. And factory reset didn't help.
Hopefully you can help me

You need to flash Kernel for CM on your phone to make it work. Read OP in the Rom Thread for instructions.
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dansou901 said:
You need to flash Kernel for CM on your phone to make it work. Read OP in the Rom Thread for instructions.
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But now I have done a factory reset,I don't really need CM9 anymore,but it still gives a black screen,I just want only that away.

Flash a new rom.

oddoneout said:
Flash a new rom.
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Is there then a way to connect my phone with usb to my PC? (Because my micro sd card slot on my pc is dead)

Use a usb cable...?

oddoneout said:
Use a usb cable...?
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But my PC doesn't recognize the phone.

Install HTC drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217396

oddoneout said:
Install HTC drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217396
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I already have them.

Then reinstall them.
Are you on Windows 8?
Also try a sd card mounting app such as Multi Mount

oddoneout said:
Then reinstall them.
Are you on Windows 8?
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Yes I am
EDIT:It's hard to use apps when your phone is bricked...

Ok I found a way to flash the new rom but I have still the same problem. Everytime when the boots up I get the HTC logo with a sentence that says:
'This build is for development purposes only. Do not distribute outside of HTC without HTC's permission. Failure may lead to legal action' or something like that,it's going way to fast.
And after that I get the black screen,but there i can also use the button combination to go to the fastboot menu.

You need to install a sense kernel. Just choose one yourself or use stock kernel. The message about development purposes is normal, we all have it. Without S-Off we can't get it away.

dansou901 said:
The message about development purposes is normal, we all have it. Without S-Off we can't get it away.
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Yes we can.... And I'm pretty sure you can change it to another animation (it was either in prototype or Fulmix kernel)
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What you mean, is an additional splash screen shown after the HTC logo and before the boot animation...

And I don't need to wipe or flash another ROM? (I'm currently using Half Sense ROM now)

No, as long as you just install the right kernel, it should boot, but be sure to have the ROM installed correctly.

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[Q] rooting problem

I havent used my aria in almost a year now but decided to pull it out as a backup phone. I was rooted at one point but i think i did and ota update while i was rooted. Since I quit using the phone I formatted the sd card for it. I went to use the phone and it just boots up into recovery. I try installing Cm7 and a few other roms and they dont work. CM7 just sits on their loading screen the whole time. I looked at the HBoot screen and it says S-on. I cannot figure out how to get passed any of this at all. Is my phone pretty much done?
1) Use Revolutionary to obtain S-OFF. Follow all the directions from the site.
2) Use this method to install and/or update Clockworkmod Recovery. The latest version of CWM for Aria is here, though older versions should work fine also.
3) Flash ROM.
I know how to make it have s-off but those are applications for the computer and my phone wont connect to the computer since it only boots to recovery.
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It looks like my usb port isn't working. My computer says it malfunctioned.
After the tenth time installing cm7 it started. I went back into recovery to install the Google apps but then it wouldn't start again. And now after another attempt at re installing it doesn't work.
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What version of CWM do you have right now? Also, what is your HBOOT version? (if you can get to that screen)
Hboot says 0.57? Not sure if that's right and cwm is 2.5.0.1
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Try installing the official AT&T 2.2.2 ROM using the alternative method that I've explained in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18541475&postcount=145 . This method does not require using the USB connection at all so it might solve your problem.
It will overwrite CWM, but you can go through the S-OFF process to install CWM afterward.
The phone keeps aborting the installation of the Android 2.2.
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pmariolo said:
The phone keeps aborting the installation of the Android 2.2.
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Try using the RUU directly (while in fastboot).
pmariolo said:
The phone keeps aborting the installation of the Android 2.2.
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Is there an error message?
Error message is can't open /sdcard/HTC_ aria....update.zip (bad)
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Also I can't do anything in fastboot unless I'm doing it wrong.
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pmariolo said:
Error message is can't open /sdcard/HTC_ aria....update.zip (bad)
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You aren't following the directions from the post I linked to, please re-read them. You don't install the update through Clockworkmod.
Try this method as well as the method Theonew is telling you to do. One of them should work.
pmariolo said:
Also I can't do anything in fastboot unless I'm doing it wrong.
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Download the RUU from here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/ (link is under "HTC Aria ™ for AT&T Android 2.2 ROM Update | 02.25.2011"). After that, boot your device into fastboot, connect it to your PC and run the RUU.
Ohhh I got it. I'll try it in.a couple hours. I understand what it was saying I just for some reason wasn't doing it right.
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Hey guys thanks a lot it worked!

A bootloop after flashing a new rom

hi,my friend rooted and install cm9 on my htc amaze 4g and anythin was fine,but i tryed to change it to the miui ROM
I GOT TO THE RECOVERY MODE,CLICK ON RESET CACHE AND RESET DATA,THEN I LOADED THE MIUI ROM FROM THE SD CARD AND REBOOT THE PHONE.
AFTER A HOUR OF WAITING I REALIZED THE PHONE IS STUCK,ALL MY FRIENDS HAS A SAMSUNG DEVICES SO THEY TOLD ME TO USE THE ODIN BUT THERE IS NO SUCH THING FOR HTC.
PLEASE HELP ME I DONT CARE ABOUT WICH ROM,JUST WANT MY PHONE BACK ASAP
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE AND SORY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH.
What recovery are you using?
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Spastic909 said:
What recovery are you using?
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clockworkmod.
shayeasher said:
clockworkmod.
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Use 4EXT, it won't boot without the kernel, which CWM can't flash, since I'm pretty sure you don't have s-off, am I right or am I right?
You can always flash the kernel manually if you prefer to stick to cwm.
Dark Nightmare said:
Use 4EXT, it won't boot without the kernel, which CWM can't flash, since I'm pretty sure you don't have s-off, am I right or am I right?
You can always flash the kernel manually if you prefer to stick to cwm.
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im really sory but i dont fully understend you.
first of all,how can i change my recovery? the phone isnt recognized by the pc (it shows 2 partition,but i cant brows in it)
second of all,what is kernel? yea i know that im really stupid for doing this without reading more first....
please just tell me the most simple way to do it,for now i dont care how,im just really pissed right now :/
shayeasher said:
im really sory but i dont fully understend you.
first of all,how can i change my recovery? the phone isnt recognized by the pc (it shows 2 partition,but i cant brows in it)
second of all,what is kernel? yea i know that im really stupid for doing this without reading more first....
please just tell me the most simple way to do it,for now i dont care how,im just really pissed right now :/
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Things:
1. Hasoon's all in one tool
2. Amaze bible thread
Dark Nightmare said:
Things:
1. Hasoon's all in one tool
2. Amaze bible thread
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thank you for your help first of all.
now,i actually downloaded the hasoons tool after a search in the web,but i couldnt figure out what sould i do with it,how to connect my phone and and how to use this tool,could you explane it to me please?
shayeasher said:
thank you for your help first of all.
now,i actually downloaded the hasoons tool after a search in the web,but i couldnt figure out what sould i do with it,how to connect my phone and and how to use this tool,could you explane it to me please?
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Mind telling me how you got clockworkmod recovery on your device?
Usb debugging enabled, connected to a pc, it won't show as connected, but once usb debugging is enabled and the device shows up on the computer, the tool can access it.
Listen to every word DN says cuz brilliant he is :thumbup:
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Dark Nightmare said:
Mind telling me how you got clockworkmod recovery on your device?
Usb debugging enabled, connected to a pc, it won't show as connected, but once usb debugging is enabled and the device shows up on the computer, the tool can access it.
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i downloaded rom manager from the play store
i searched how to enable usb debugging and all i found is how to do it using the settings,and since i can only acces the recovery mode......
and even if i will enable it,i dont understand what tools from the toolkit to use
Flash kernel?
Once you can access hboot/fastboot the tool will work fine.
Kindly spend some time to read the amaze bible thread, I have no clue why you'd be searching for the info/tools that are all available in the dev forum, I also wonder how you got rooted/cwm but you're unsure how to use hasoon's tool.
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Dark Nightmare said:
Flash kernel?
Once you can access hboot/fastboot the tool will work fine.
Kindly spend some time to read the amaze bible thread, I have no clue why you'd be searching for the info/tools that are all available in the dev forum, I also wonder how you got rooted/cwm but you're unsure how to use hasoon's tool.
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ok thank you
and i already said,my friend rooted my phone for me.
and i just dont know what to do right know,if i will flash to another kernel i could just flash any rom and wont have any problem?
shayeasher said:
ok thank you
and i already said,my friend rooted my phone for me.
and i just dont know what to do right know,if i will flash to another kernel i could just flash any rom and wont have any problem?
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Roms are built with a kernel, just use 4EXT recovery, it's gonna do all the kernel flashing for you.
Dark Nightmare said:
Roms are built with a kernel, just use 4EXT recovery, it's gonna do all the kernel flashing for you.
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Sorry for hijacking but one question, I do need S-OFF to flash custom kernels yes cuz I'm rooted and yes going tomorrow to pick up micro sd card lol also I'm using 4EXT recovery?
Thanks & sorry
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TheCrow1372 said:
Sorry for hijacking but one question, I do need S-OFF to flash custom kernels yes cuz I'm rooted and yes going tomorrow to pick up micro sd card lol also I'm using 4EXT recovery?
Thanks & sorry
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Nope, you don't need s-off to do so, it just makes it easier, you can use 4EXT, if for some reason 4EXT can't flash it, then you can use Hasoon's tool or go all the way by getting down and dirty with adb to flash it manually.
Dark Nightmare said:
Roms are built with a kernel, just use 4EXT recovery, it's gonna do all the kernel flashing for you.
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i can swich to 4EXT recovery using hasoons tool?
and let me get this,the kernel is like the lowest layer of software,the basic of all,and if i will change it using the new recovey i could flash to another rom without any problems right?
so the actions i need to do is:
change to 4EXT recovey
flash a kernel
flash a rom
done.
just want to make things clear...
shayeasher said:
i can swich to 4EXT recovery using hasoons tool?
and let me get this,the kernel is like the lowest layer of software,the basic of all,and if i will change it using the new recovey i could flash to another rom without any problems right?
so the actions i need to do is:
change to 4EXT recovey
flash a kernel
flash a rom
done.
just want to make things clear...
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Flash 4EXT, flash the rom using it, 4EXT will take care of the kernel for you.
Dark Nightmare said:
Flash 4EXT, flash the rom using it, 4EXT will take care of the kernel for you.
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it worked! thank you very much man,you really saved me.
only problem is that the miui rom is fulled of bugs,its a really great rom and i like it,but i cant do some of the most simple stuff with it because of bugs /:
shayeasher said:
it worked! thank you very much man,you really saved me.
only problem is that the miui rom is fulled of bugs,its a really great rom and i like it,but i cant do some of the most simple stuff with it because of bugs /:
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NP and anything not stock based is buggy due to not being able to have full access of the drivers.

Possible softbrick

I had some issues with various roms for unknown reasons, so I kept trying out new roms. Well the problem persisted, and as I was attempting to flash a new Rom, recovery just kind of failed. Whenever I attempt to enter recovery, a titled triangle with and exclamation mark and a droid figure pop up and I have to do a battery wipe. My phone still starts and runs, but I'm currently stuck on a problematic rom with no way of getting to recovery. I'm fairly new to all of this so I have no idea what's happening and I'm ultimately scared of attempting anything and messing up more. So any and all suggestions are beyond welcome.
FoxMarsden said:
I had some issues with various roms for unknown reasons, so I kept trying out new roms. Well the problem persisted, and as I was attempting to flash a new Rom, recovery just kind of failed. Whenever I attempt to enter recovery, a titled triangle with and exclamation mark and a droid figure pop up and I have to do a battery wipe. My phone still starts and runs, but I'm currently stuck on a problematic rom with no way of getting to recovery. I'm fairly new to all of this so I have no idea what's happening and I'm ultimately scared of attempting anything and messing up more. So any and all suggestions are beyond welcome.
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Have you tried reinstalling CWM?? Or maybe using another recovery....
I had that to after updating to 236 first time had to install recovery couple times to get it to work.
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Complication in my situation : I don't have a computer. I can get to one with the needed programs on it, but are you sure this will fix it?
I had that to after updating to 236 first time had to install recovery couple times to get it to work.<br />
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So just install cwm multiple times..? Like install it, turn phone on, then install again if problem persists or isn't fixed immediately?
You're looking for some magical recipe that will 100% surely fix your phone. There isn't one. You will just have to play and be creative. You can report back here for more advice if needed.
FoxMarsden said:
So just install cwm multiple times..? Like install it, turn phone on, then install again if problem persists or isn't fixed immediately?
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Like what ravilov mentioned, its more of a trial and error process and not a 100% quick fix. Not having a computer will make things much more difficult.
I'm not looking for a magic easy route, (though it'd be nice if there was one), I'm just asking for literally any advice on the situation.
Use the android sdk 'fastboot' command to push recovery to the device via USB. This should solve your issue with a borked recovery partition.
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Try ROM manager and install cwm with it free on market install it a few times it will work
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markwoo said:
Try ROM manager and install cwm with it free on market install it a few times it will work
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How do I install cwm on it? I have an idea but I don't want to mess up anymore than I already have
FoxMarsden said:
How do I install cwm on it? I have an idea but I don't want to mess up anymore than I already have
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In rom manager just follow the prompts.
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jjwatmyself said:
In rom manager just follow the prompts.
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Should I do Clockwork Mod Touch, or just cwm recovery?
FoxMarsden said:
Should I do Clockwork Mod Touch, or just cwm recovery?
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No need for touch. If you ever damage your screen, touch recovery will make it impossible to use. Once you've flashed it with rom manager, you can download th3bill's recovery for Atrix and install over the top of it.
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Thanks man, I got it all fixed yesterday and everything is running fine. Thanks for all your help

Phone reboots on its own after flashing insertcoin

Hi,
i was on arhd and flashed yesterday insertcoin 3.8.2, after flashing it i clicked on reboot system and when i clicked on reboot the recovery sad that my root is undone ,and asked me if it should fix it i clicked on yes and know my phone reboots on its own sometimes it shows the picture of the recovery but i cant access it, i can go to the bootloader but it is not helping me. and on the bootloader instead of showing me a radio it says none.
sry if this is the wrong section,but please help me
jizang said:
Hi,
i was on arhd and flashed yesterday insertcoin 3.8.2, after flashing it i clicked on reboot system and when i clicked on reboot the recovery sad that my root is undone ,and asked me if it should fix it i clicked on yes and know my phone reboots on its own sometimes it shows the picture of the recovery but i cant access it, i can go to the bootloader but it is not helping me. and on the bootloader instead of showing me a radio it says none.
sry if this is the wrong section,but please help me
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Try to revert back to ARHD ROM and see if your problem is fixed.
There is no way (I mean hardly a way) - where your Radio could be wiped out - especially since we all are S-ON (unfortunately) .
Don't forget to flash the boot.img.
I hope you are on TWRP?
I also hope you have ADB tools in your system...
Addicted2xda said:
Try to revert back to ARHD ROM and see if your problem is fixed.
There is no way (I mean hardly a way) - where your Radio could be wiped out - especially since we all are S-ON (unfortunately) .
Don't forget to flash the boot.img.
I hope you are on TWRP?
I also hope you have ADB tools in your system...
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no i a have cwm as recovery but the problem is i can not access recovery,it just boots for a short time the recovery and then reboots
back to the htc logo. shall i try to flash the recovery again via hasoons toolkit?
jizang said:
no i a have cwm as recovery but the problem is i can not access recovery,it just boots for a short time the recovery and then reboots
back to the htc logo. shall i try to flash the recovery again via hasoons toolkit?
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Yes - try to boot it to bootloader (Volume Down + Power)
Use TWRP.
You have to erase your cache memory.
Then you can get into recovery again. Had it also once.
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can you guys tell me how i can erase my cache memory?
jizang said:
can you guys tell me how i can erase my cache memory?
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fastboot erase cache
Need to have ADB tools installed on your system. Which I assume you have
and IMHO CWM is a bad idea at least for HOX+, would strongly recommend TWRP
Addicted2xda said:
fastboot erase cache
Need to have ADB tools installed on your system. Which I assume you have
and IMHO CWM is a bad idea at least for HOX+, would strongly recommend TWRP
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It worked i thank all the ones who tried to help me
jizang said:
i tried to erase fastboot cache but i always get wrong command, I tried to flash just recovery via hasoons toolkit
on the cmd it says finished but i still can not boot into recovery.
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Is ADB tools installed in your PC?
If yes - make sure it is in the PATH. If not - please go the folder where you have installed ADB and run the command from there. It might give you "waiting for device" but not wrong command!
If you have not installed it - you can get it from here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
it requires Java...
Addicted2xda said:
Is ADB tools installed in your PC?
If yes - make sure it is in the PATH. If not - please go the folder where you have installed ADB and run the command from there. It might give you "waiting for device" but not wrong command!
If you have not installed it - you can get it from here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
it requires Java...
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It worked thanks addicted and all the other people who helped me
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Hey! S's long as it worked, we all are happy
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Addicted2xda said:
Hey! S's long as it worked, we all are happy
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Xda is the best community for android users
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today i flashed a boot.img and noticed that the bootloader still says ''Radio:None'', i already flashed a rom and everything works good
jizang said:
today i flashed a boot.img and noticed that the bootloader still says ''Radio:None'', i already flashed a rom and everything works good
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I also noticed that after you said. Munne also says Radio None. Guess it's a minor bug or something... As Radio is fine
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Addicted2xda said:
I also noticed that after you said. Munne also says Radio None. Guess it's a minor bug or something... As Radio is fine
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Ok thanks for the answer
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[Q] Htc Desire X only boots while connected to usb

hi guys
i've got a problem with my desire x running 4.1.1.
i've got the stock rom, and root, but i want to eliminate some apk and imetx that i don't use so i search the forum and try to do some things.
i can't unninstal any apk or imetx, when reboot they stay in the phone. After this i tried to revert the phone to stock, but i don't now why my phone only boots while usb connected, i've trie to change recovery,boot,rom, etc and nothing. the phone only works when connected to usb.
and i'm so stupid that via recovery i factory reset the phone and delete sd card, so i lose all my backups.
yes i'm really stupid i know.
could somebody help me?i think that might be a boot problem
and if possible teach me how to modify the stock JB rom to eliminate those apk, and bring my phone to life.
thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english
HTC Desire X (Proto)
Country Portugal (version EU)
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Sense 4+
Build 2.20.401.5
Kernel 3.4.0
HBoot 1.25.0002
S-On and Bootloader Unlocked
Recovery Nexus and SuperSu
ps: with so much recoveries and rom install, i guess those facts are right
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2324815
or this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239511
and all the instructions .. you should be able to restore your DX
ckpv5 said:
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2324815
or this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239511
and all the instructions .. you should be able to restore your DX
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Hi ckpv5
i've followed the post exactly, but i still can't boot normally. desire x only boots when usb connect, the screen flashes,the logo appears (without beats logo),vibrates but keep doing this, once i connect via usb it boots perfectly!!desire x can't be detected by htc sync.
do you experienced something like this?
i hope you can help me solving this.
thanks
Is your phone fully charged?
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dansou901 said:
Is your phone fully charged?
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yes, the phone is fully charged.
the phone is now turn on, but every time i plug into the usb it can't be detected and if i unplugged it,the phone reboots and reboots.
jpfsa said:
yes, the phone is fully charged.
the phone is now turn on, but every time i plug into the usb it can't be detected and if i unplugged it,the phone reboots and reboots.
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You flashed the boot.img too? And did you reinstall the drivers?
GtrCraft said:
You flashed the boot.img too? And did you reinstall the drivers?
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Yes, i flashed boot.img and install the latest drivers.
I noticed that now, after stock flash, this only happens when i reboot or factory reset the phone. if i turn off the phone and turn on again it boots without problem.

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